The disease, known as swine flu, is ubiquitous. And they are sick not only animals, but also people. Infection occurs when contact with pigs, but eating processed meat eliminates the possibility of getting influenza. It is very important to detect the first signs of H1N1 flu, because the disease has a very severe course, and if the necessary measures are not taken, a lethal outcome is possible.
What are the first signs of H1N1 flu?
The nature of the course of the disease in the first stages is largely similar to the symptoms of seasonal influenza. True, the pig has its own characteristics. In 95% of cases, the incubation period is from two to four days, but in some it can last a week.
First marked signs of intoxication, characterized by a sharp increase in temperature to 38 degrees and above, weakness, nausea, tenderness of the joints. In addition, the pathology is accompanied by such disorders of the respiratory system:
- dry, barking cough;
- a sense of air deficiency;
- Persecution and sore throat .
Often the disease is complicated by pneumonia, which develops in the first three days.
A feature of the pathology is that the first signs of swine influenza H1N1 may be accompanied by a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients complain of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Complicated forms are accompanied by headache, pain in the eyes and photophobia , pain syndrome is observed in the muscle tissues.
Medications for the first signs of H1N1 influenza
Methods of fighting swine flu of uncomplicated form does not differ from the specific treatment of conventional influenza. Do not drink any special medicines.
For treatment use such medications as Olzeltamivir and Zanamivir. At the same time, the earlier you start treatment, the higher the effect will be from the drugs. In some cases, they can be used even before the detection of the first symptoms. The remaining antiviral agents showed their absolute inefficiency.
To reduce cough and stop the development of bacteria use antibacterial aerosol Bioparox. It removes inflammation and accelerates the recovery process without disturbing the natural microflora.
The patient is recommended plenty of drinking and symptomatic therapy. To reduce the temperature, it is better to prefer Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. The use of Aspirin can cause complications.